also

On top of

Also, an adverb that expresses an addition, is synonymous with adverbs too, likewise, and besides.

Also is more frequently used than any of its synonyms because it can do the work of any of them.

Also sounds more formal than too, and doesn’t fall naturally at the end of a sentence: She was young and also beautiful.

Also performs better at the beginning of a phrase or clause than too, and is nearly always preferable there: Bring money. Also your passport.

addition

too

Also or overly

besides · in addition · likewise · similarly · equally · plus · along with · together with · coupled with

sequence

furthermore

Word adding more points

additionally · subsequently · then · next · following · thereafter · afterward · continuing · proceeding · further

emphasis

indeed

Word affirming emphasis

importantly · significantly · crucially · remarkably · strikingly · meaningfully · pointedly · conspicuously · expressly · specifically

Categories
Opposites
inclusion vs. exclusion

alsoexcluding

Leaving something out

without · except · not including · omitting · leaving out

addition vs. substitution

alsoinstead

As a replacement

rather · alternatively · in place of · rather than · in lieu of

similarity vs. contrast in manner

alsoconversely

In opposite manner

on the contrary · differently · dissimilarly · inversely · oppositely

Phrases
Family

as, so

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G